A Director of Photography, or what we commonly refer to as a Cinematographer, is the craftsman who translates a director’s vision onto our screens; through the art of lighting, composition and camera-work. We had the chance to speak to Lee Foster, an award-winning producer and cinematographer, about his experience as one.
Read MoreFilms are full of scenes that seem unreal, with bright colors and visuals that transport the viewer to various places. An Art Director brings the vision of the script to life and executes the plans of the designer on set. They manage many people under their team and ensure that the set creation process runs as smooth as possible. We caught up with Art Director DW Martel to learn how he got his start in this fascinating career.
Read MoreWe know to make a film, we require funding and distribution among many other things. But who exactly takes care of this? We sat down with Peter Findlay, an award-winning producer, director and writer with over 30 years of experience under his belt, to speak about his experience producing.
Read MoreWe know that a film can't be made without cameras and lighting, but who works behind the scenes to set up all this equipment? Join us we talk to Paul Riikonen, a professional Grip, about working on a film set!
Read MoreEver wondered if life as an actor or actress is as glamourous as it seems on camera? We met with local actress, Stephanie Herrera, to go behind the scenes and learn all about this fascinating career.
Read MoreEver wondered how actors get connected to their roles? Go behind the scenes as we take a look into the role of a talent agent with Miranda Lukaniuk, the owner of Local BG Talent.
Read MoreEver wondered what it’s like to work on a film set? Join us with First Assistant Director, Libby Hodgson, to learn about this exciting role in film.
Read MoreGo into the editing suite during the production of the short film ‘Heap.’ We caught up with the creative team during the editing process and learned how their busy location in the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto affected the performance of the cast.
Read MoreGet a sneak peek during the shooting of the short film ‘Heap.’ Director Kyle Marchen and Producer Van Wickiam explain how the crew encountered a devastating roadblock on day one of the shoot and what they had to do to overcome it.
Read MoreAndrew Van Eek has worked in the GTHA for years as a Location Scout and Assistant Location Manager for shows such as The Umbrella Academy, The Handmaid’s Tale, Black Mirror, and more. Van Eek sat down with DRIFF to share his experiences working in the film industry in this vital role.
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